Lead Transportation Operations Supervisor

Central Transport; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Central Transport LLC is a leading LTL carrier with a nationwide network and a long history of growth. We seek a results-driven operations leader to oversee dock activities, manage a team of drivers and dock staff, and ensure safety and efficiency across shifts.

The ideal candidate will have experience in transportation operations, strong leadership, and a commitment to exceptional service. This role requires flexibility for extended hours and weather conditions as part of a dynamic logistics

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team, preferably in transportation operations.
• Understanding of the LTL trucking industry.
• Prior management, dispatch and dock experience required, preferably in LTL trucking industry.
• Strong leadership skills including hiring, coaching, and mentoring employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for designated section of the terminal dock.
• Manage unloading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight handling.
• Manage up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to meet production schedules.
• Use independent judgment to build loads based on labor and freight levels.
• Ensure proper load of carriers by monitoring cube and weight.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Multitasking

Technology savvy

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Central Transport LLC is a leading LTL carrier with a nationwide network and a long history of growth. We seek a results-driven operations leader to oversee dock activities, manage a team of drivers and dock staff, and ensure safety and efficiency across shifts.

The ideal candidate will have experience in transportation operations, strong leadership, and a commitment to exceptional service. This role requires flexibility for extended hours and weather conditions as part of a dynamic logistics